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10 Beautiful Words That Should Make a Comeback
Listen up, language lovers. Increase your vocabulary with these pretty words that roll off the tongue.
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16 Signs of Evolution You Can Still Find on Your Body
We've come a long way from hunting and gathering, but certain physical traits and natural reactions remind us of our...
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This Is How Much It Costs for a Country to Host the World Cup
The price tag will make your jaw drop.
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Notable Events You Forgot Happened When the Class of 2018 Was Starting School
When this year's college graduates first started school as fresh-faced kindergartners (circa 2000-2001), the world was a very different place.
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10 French Phrases Everyone in the World Should Know
Whether you live in Paris, France, or Paris, Texas, these are the French phrases that, according to Jeannette DeJong, senior...
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9 Phrases to Commit to Memory Before You Go Abroad
Being able to communicate, especially in emergency conditions, can save a trip and an experience from falling apart, super quickly.
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10 Tips to Help You Quit Your Day Job and Pursue Your Dream
You've heard the saying: "Failing to plan is planning to fail." These strategies can help you ensure a successful transition...
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13 Creepiest Things You Can Find at the Bottom of the Ocean
Locomotive graveyards, ancient civilizations, felled military vessels, and unbelievably odd marine creatures are just a few macabre and magical wonders...
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GREAT News—Those Funny Cat Videos You Love Are Actually Good for You
As if you needed an excuse to watch those furballs trip over themselves.
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11 Bizarre Origins of Everyday Superstitions
A pinch of salt, rabbits, and knocking on wood: Learn the surprisingly ancient histories of these common superstitions.
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LaBelle, FL
LaBelle is a sanctuary for those looking to reclaim balance in their lives. While the view of the Caloosahatchee River...
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Rochester, NY
Rochester has a history of kindness and philanthropy that has only gotten stronger with time, as some of Rochester's most...
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Aston Township, PA
Aston Township traces its roots to before the Revolutionary War. While history is an important part of the town, it's...
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Can You Guess the Letter That Starts the Fewest Words in the English Language?
And no, it’s not Z or Q!
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13 Moon Mysteries That Scientists Are Trying to Figure Out
Even though it's right there above us, close enough to visit, scientists still have a lot of questions about Earth's...
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Fall River Mills, CA
When Lyn Palmer went missing, hundreds from the community came to look for her. The outpouring of care and love...
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Williamsburg, VA
Williamsburg is steeped in American history and patriotic pride runs deep. Friendly neighbors and good people are as reliable as...
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10 Secret U.S. Government Operations, Revealed
Get a classified tour of what's happened behind the closed doors of power in Washington: hidden bunkers, fake attacks, body...
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Joliet, IL
Joliet has a long history of welcoming folks to town with open arms -- including, once, President Kennedy.
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10 Petty Conflicts That Changed the Course of History
Here's what happens when people in power decide to let silly squabbles influence their possibly world-altering decisions.
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Montecito, CA
It was a tough winter in the idyllic California town of Montecito. First, wildfires, then, a deadly mudslide. Now, the...
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Roseland Collegiate Prep in Santa Rosa, CA
When Sonoma County burned in the wildfires of 2017, the community scrambled to help those most affected help get back...
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Can You Spot All 14 Iconic Constellations In These Pictures?
People have been seeing stories in the night sky for thousands of years—once you learn to find some landmark stars,...
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Slang Words No One Outside Your State Will Understand
These words will leave your out-of-state friends scratching their heads.
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The Origins of 14 Commonly Used Phrases
You use these idioms all the time, but did you ever think about where they came from?
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10 Bizarre Human Body Features You Didn’t Know Existed
Superheroes may only exist in comics and movies, but some of these regular human abilities definitely qualify as superpowers.
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Westport, IN
Like something out of a black and white movie, Westport is one of those classic American small towns with chivalry...
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Kennebunkport, ME
Steeped in history and camaraderie, community is in no short supply in Kennebunkport. Taking an organized approach to education and...
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20 Reasons the American Flag Is Even Cooler Than You Thought
Who really designed it, why so many Boy Scouts burn it, the epic reason soldiers wear it backward, and more.